DiskStation® DS1522+
Versatile data hub for home and office
Flexible data management for homes and small business
The 5-bay Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is easy to scale and expand as your needs change, with optional support for up to 15 drives, 10GbE networking, and NVMe SSD caching. Powered by Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it offers a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronization, backup, and surveillance.
Throughput
Over 736/796 MB/s sequential read/write1
Memory
8 GB DDR4 ECC (max. 32 GB)
Connectivity
Four built-in 1GbE ports with easy 10GbE option2
Scalability
Up to 15 drive bays with 2 DX517 expansion units2
Whether you’re a home user looking to store multimedia files and share them in the cloud, or a small business that requires a scalable storage solution with multiple RAID options, the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ NAS is an excellent choice. With five drive bays, two embedded M.2 NVMe SSD cache slots, and the ability to add 10 more drives via an expansion unit, it offers plenty of storage options. It is also equipped with numerous I/O ports and offers an easy and relatively affordable path to 10Gbps network connectivity.
Simply faster
DS1522+ can handle more demanding application workloads and a greater number of concurrent users compared to prior-generation systems. Experience faster file indexing in Synology Drive, photo organization in Photos, and concurrent file transfers.3
Synology Drive
24%
faster file indexing
Synology Photos
25%
faster photo indexing
Multiple file transfers
32%
faster random write
Flexible networking options
Leverage built-in connectivity to integrate the DS1522+ into any network environment, or expand its capabilities by adding plug-and-play modules.
Failover and network balancing
Four built-in Gigabit ports with support for automatic network failover and load balancing deliver fast and dependable performance out of the box.
Easy upgrade to 10GbE
Add an E10G22-T1-Mini Network Upgrade Module through the easily accessible slot to instantly enable faster networking.2
Everything you need for your home office
Make the most of high-performance networking and file access without taking up unnecessary space. DS1522+ comes equipped with 5 bays and can scale up to 15 bays with 2 DX517 expansion units as your data needs grow.
5 bays
72 TB
15 bays
216 TB
Store, share, and protect
Manage all your documents, photos, and other files, back up applications and devices, or protect your assets with professional video surveillance.
File Server
Store and access files from all your devices, and protect them with smart versioning. Sort, manage, share, and sync your data across locations.
Access files from anywhere
A private cloud for all your devices
Store, sync, and access data from any device, wherever you are with Synology’s private cloud solution. Sync data between different platforms and devices, and access your files through mobile apps, desktop clients, and a browser-based interface. Leverage smart versioning to back up important data via desktop and mobile applications.
Dependable and secure network storage
Use shared folders on your Synology device as reliable storage available from anywhere on your local network over all common protocols (SMB/NFS/WebDAV/FTP). Protect your files against accidental changes and removal or even malware attacks with built-in snapshot technology and other backup options.
Manage and share files
Sort, manage, and share your files
Rely on our file, photo, and multimedia management apps to sort your data by metadata, filters, and labels. Safely share files and folders with family, colleagues, or business customers thanks to granular access and sharing permissions. Create convenient sharing links and secure shared files with expiration dates and individual passwords. Let friends or clients review photos remotely and give easy feedback through star ratings.
Sync files and folders between sites
Benefit from two efficient ways to keep files and folders synchronized between different locations — such as your home and your business, or teams in different countries. Sync folders one or two-way between Synology devices using Synology Drive ShareSync, a free site-to-site solution. Or choose to leverage our secure data centers to store your data in the cloud, while keeping a cache of frequently accessed or manually pinned files on your DS1522+ with Synology Hybrid Share4. Such hybrid cloud storage lets you access data at LAN speeds without being limited by your local storage size or bandwidth.
Multi-Layered Backup
Back up files, folders, physical devices, VMs, and SaaS applications with free solutions, and protect your NAS with built-in technologies.
Back up all your devices
Protect full endpoints, servers, and VMs
Securely back up Windows clients and servers, Linux e